Senior Living
Heart Failure Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Although the term 'heart failure' sounds ominous, it does not mean that the heart has stopped or is about to stop suddenly. Heart failure means that the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should through its chambers to the rest of the body.
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A Transplant Experience
Professional snowboarder Chris Klug has been faced with many challenges in his life -- whether it be a difficult run or a tough competitor. However, nearly seven years ago Chris faced his greatest challenge, but this time it wasn't on his snowboard. Chris needed a liver transplant to save his life.
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For Some Seniors, Raising Kids Can Help Raise Spirits
Are today's senior citizens healthier and wealthier than yesterday's? A recent study from the U.S. Census Bureau says yes. According to the report, "65+ in the United States: 2005," older Americans as a whole have never been in better shape economically or physically. But what about emotionally? Just because we age well, how well do we really feel deep down inside?
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Walk for Wellness
Arthritis, the number one cause of disability in the United States, affects one in five adults and nearly 300,000 children and the predictions are it will soon get worse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that by 2030, the number of U.S. adults with arthritis will increase substantially from 46 million to nearly 67 million.
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How to Make Your Surgery Safer
It's enough to scare you away from any hospital. News on every network and in major newspapers report frightening statistics on hospital acquired infections. But there is plenty that you, as a patient, can do to protect yourself.
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Are Seniors Eating Right?
Older adults have all heard what they should be eating each day. Three servings of fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese or yogurt. Three or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products. And abundant amounts of fruits and vegetables, striving for variety across all five vegetable subgroups. But how many people 50 years or older, are actually meeting those daily nutrition requirements?
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Tips for Making Trips Easier, Safer and More Fun
Traveling is one of life’s adventures. Seeing new and exciting destinations, visiting far-flung family members and relaxing in the sun are all great reasons to leave home. And mature travelers often can take advantage of special fares and discounts -- one of the privileges of age.
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